Oxygen Absorbers or Vacuum Sealing: Which is Best?
I used to use my vacuum sealer all the time many years ago. I stashed all sorts of things in the rolls, from an assortment of food to perishables for my bug out bags; I’ve even tried stuffing clothing and small fleece sleeping bags in them. Why? Because I could! But at some point I…
Forgotten Bushcraft Skills That Still Matter in a Modern Survival Situation
The 21st century is the century of technological development, and this applies to bushcraft as much as it does to informational technology. We’ve become perhaps a bit too reliant on our phones as the ultimate survival devices, with GPS, compass, and a wealth of survival knowledge all available on a small rectangle that we carry…
Best Survival Ration Bars
As much as I don’t want to recommend you purchase survival ration bars for a few reasons, like they’re not as nutritious as you might want and not as enjoyable to eat, I recognize that they’re a favorite among preppers, especially for bug out bags. And while I’ve tried Datrex bars, Mainstay bars, and SOS…
Farming, Off-Grid Supply Chain Issues Inbound?
I never know what to make of these kinds of warnings. On the one hand, it feeds into my fear-based beliefs that the world is always teetering on the brink of utter collapse. (This is likely WHY I’m a prepper.) On the other hand, the world hasn’t collapse yet no matter what people say out…
Recycling and Repurposing: Turning Trash Into Survival Resources for Preppers
When retail stores become unreliable, the resources around you—even trash—become your lifeline. Nothing goes to the landfill in a survival mindset. What you would usually consider junk, when seen differently, becomes gear, tools and storage. Recycling and repurposing become handy strategies. Aluminum, plastics, fabric and glass can be converted into essentials that keep you fed,…
I Wrote Another Survival Book. This One is Different.
I hadn’t planned to write a book. In fact, I’m highly disillusioned these days with the way book publishing is going on Amazon considering how many newbies are writing in the survival space, most of whom, I assume, aren’t actually preppers. (For what it’s worth, I wrote a second edition of my DIY survival book…
The 5 Survival Items They Take First When SHTF
Believe it or not, firearms aren’t at the top of the list. In fact, I was surprised by his rankings and probably disagree on the top spot. But it’s still another warning that even if you have supplies you’re still vulnerable BECAUSE there are so many unprepared and desperate people out there. I also found…
Noise Reduction Techniques for Generators: Staying Undetected in a Survival Situation
In survival situations, noise can put you in real danger. When society is unstable, sound can broadcast your location and attract unwanted attention. While generators are essential, they can be incredibly noisy, preventing you from staying hidden and safe. Finding ways to minimize their loudness can help you maintain stealth during emergencies. What Makes Generators…
Six WW2 Heating Tricks (for hard times)
I know it’s still warm out. Maybe you’re still hoping summer sticks around for another month or two. But, as preppers, we must think ahead. And because winter is just around the corner, I figured it was good to share non-traditional ways to keep warm should the worst happen. The best part is that they’re…
